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R159 ARJ

1998 Renault Laguna

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

175,715 mi
Last recorded175,715 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Laguna104,157 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR159 ARJ
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2009 175,715 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 172,609 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 165,842 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 155,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

exhaust blows when in reverse possibly loose

o/s/f fog light cracked

rear wwiper blade split

Pass 5 Jul 2006 155,509 miles

exhaust blows when in reverse possibly loose

o/s/f fog light cracked

rear wwiper blade split

Fail 8 Jul 2005 148,252 miles

Front No. plate some damage. †Power sreering pipes corroded. †Brake pipe ferrules corroded. †Front brake discs distorted. †o/s/r tyre close to limit.

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2005 148,252 miles

Front No. plate some damage. †Power sreering pipes corroded. †Brake pipe ferrules corroded. †Front brake discs distorted. †o/s/r tyre close to limit.

How Reliable is the Renault Laguna?

Based on 2,783,232 MOT tests across 305,477 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
7,170
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
305,477
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 187,578
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 169,011
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 113,854
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101,973
position lamp(s) not working 80,232
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R159 ARJ is a 1998 Renault Laguna in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Renault Laguna models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 104,157 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Laguna fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 187,578 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R159 ARJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Laguna typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Renault Laguna is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R159 ARJ registered?

R159 ARJ is a 1998 Renault Laguna, first registered on 19 January 1998.

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